We have been cleared to start our descent into Pensacola Beach for Reunion #3, and you can now reserve your own hotel room at the Holiday Inn Resort using the Viking SENSO Association Group Booking Link below.  

Using our group booking code (SEN) will provide you with considerable cost savings against all other rates available to the public.  Individuals are responsible for reserving their own hotel rooms and using their own credit cards to make the reservation.  Your credit card will not be charged until you check in to the hotel, and you have until 17 April 2027 to cancel your reservation without penalty.  

The Viking SENSO Association has 75 rooms blocked off for our core reunion dates of 21 April 2027 (Wednesday) for check in and check out on 25 April 2027 (Sunday). 

Please find our exclusive group booking link below. This link was specifically created for VSA group’s guest room reservations. When booking, please be sure to enter your appropriate arrival and departure dates to view available rooms and rates.

Registration Fee is $100 per person and includes:

Welcome Reception, access to VSA Ready Room, Oaks Topside Restaurant luncheon, Don Dirkin Jr Band performance, National Naval Aviation Museum luncheon, Dinner banquet, Farewell coffee and donuts, and Special Mementos.

Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach

Day 1 - Arrival & Welcome

Wednesday, 21 April

All Day:

Attendee Travel & Registration

Evening:

Welcome Reception (held at the hotel)

Kick off the reunion with appetizers and drinks as we toast to our arrival in Pensacola!

Day 2 - Heritage & Honor

Thursday, 22 April

Morning:

Group Beach Walk
AWA1 School and Naval Aircrewman School Plaque Presentations & Official Briefings
"Memory Lane" Class Photos Stroll


Lunch:

Catered Luncheon at Oaks Topside
Restaurant on NAS Pensacola


Evening:

Don Dirkin Jr. Band performing at the Holiday Inn Resort pool deck.

No charge for the performance. Cash bar at the Tiki Hut.

Day 3 - The Aviation Legacy

Friday, 23 April

Morning:

Group Beach Walk
National Naval Aviation Museum Visit
S-3 Group Photo: Gathering at the Viking One display
Legacy Wall Plaque and Aircrew Wings Dedication: Honoring our history
Wreath Ceremony: A solemn tribute to those we've lost

Lunch: Catered Luncheon inside the National Naval Aviation Museum

Evening: At Leisure (Open for individual squadron mini-reunions or small group gatherings)

Day 4 - Reflection & Celebration

Saturday, 24 April

Morning: Group Beach Walk

Daytime: Explore Pensacola (Free time to visit local landmarks or the beach)

Afternoon: Ceremonial Wreath Given to the Sea (small group by invite)

Evening: Grand Dinner Banquet (held in the hotel ballroom)

Day 5 - Farewell

Sunday, 25 April

Morning:

Farewell Light Breakfast (held at the hotel SENSO Ready Room)
11:00 AM: Check-out, Departures, and FINEX!